Computer Networks / Computernetze

Anwendungsschicht


·         Netzwerkvirtualisierung


·         Funktionsweise des OSI-Referenzmodells


·         Kommandozeilenwerkzeuge




 

Mithilfe dieser Inhalte erhält der Leser einen kompakten Einblick in die Thematik.


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This book presents a compact, yet detailed overview and introduction to computer networks and their components. The book is written in both English and German, arranged in side-by-side columns. This feature helps readers improve and broaden their language skills, and gain familiarity with the specialized vocabulary of computer science and networking at the same time.

The book opens with a review of computer science basics, including the building blocks of data, file and storage dimensions, and Unicode. The fundamentals of computer networking are presented, with sections on the dimensions of different types of networks, data transmission, and media access control.

Protocols and reference models are explained, followed by chapters on the functional layers of networks: Physical Layer, Data Link Layer, Network Layer, Transport Layer, and Application Layer. Additional topics covered include:

·         Computer network topologies


·         Bandwidth and latency


·         Network virtualization


The book includes a collection of command line tools for network configuration and for analyzing network-related issues. The book concludes with a list of technical terms, and an extensive glossary, both presented in side-by-side columns, in English and German.

Requiring little to no technical background, Computer Networks - Computernetze benefits college-level students interested in computer science. It is especia